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Note: Recite Salat-‘Alan-Nabi � once before and after the Du’a.
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IMPORTANT RULINGS
OF FITRAH
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Table of Contents
Du’a of ‘Attar .................................................................................... 1
Sayyiduna ‘Ali �� &��� � �'� � �(�) blew on an empty hand and then… ........ 1
Heart will remain alive .................................................................... 3
Paradise becomes Wajib ................................................................. 3
Open announcement of forgiveness ............................................. 3
No one is disappointed ................................................................... 4
Satan loses his senses ....................................................................... 4
Has Satan succeeded? ...................................................................... 5
Eleven definitions of Israaf (wasteful spending) ......................... 7
The clearest definition of Israaf: To spend unrightfully ............. 8
Difference between ‘ ري تبذ ’ and Israaf ............................................. 8
Difference between human and animal ........................................ 9
What is the aim of life? .................................................................. 10
Birth at home .................................................................................. 11
Two spiritual cures for the protection of pregnancy ................ 11
The Awliya � �'� ������* �) would also celebrate Eid .............................. 12
Strange Eid feast ............................................................................. 13
Beautify your soul as well.............................................................. 15
Covering filth with silver! ............................................................. 15
Who is Eid for? ............................................................................... 15
Eid of Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam � �'� � �(�) ��&�� .................... 16
Our wishful thinking ..................................................................... 17
Eid of a prince ................................................................................ 18
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Eid of princesses ............................................................................. 19
Deceased father was blessed ......................................................... 20
Eid of Ghaus-e-A’zam ��� ��, � �'� �- �.�/ �) .................................................. 21
Eid of a Wali ................................................................................... 22
A form of saintly miracle (Karamah) .......................................... 24
Eid of a generous man ................................................................... 24
Salam upon the one who helped the needy ................................ 25
Hearing power restored ................................................................ 26
Sadaqah-e-Fitr ................................................................................ 27
Sadaqah-e-Fitr is Wajib ................................................................ 27
Sadaqah-e-Fitr is atonement for useless speech ........................ 27
Fasts remain suspended ................................................................ 28
Sixteen Madani pearls of Fitrah ................................................... 28
Amount of Sadaqah-e-Fitr ........................................................... 32
Thousand lights will enter the grave ........................................... 33
A Sunnah before Eid Salah ........................................................... 33
Method of Eid Salah (Hanafi) ...................................................... 34
What to do if somebody misses a part of Eid Jama’at? ............. 35
What to do if one misses the whole Jama’at? ............................. 36
Rulings of Eid sermon ................................................................... 37
Twenty Madani pearls in relation to Eid .................................... 37
One Mustahab of Eid-ul-Adha .................................................... 40
I did not use to offer even Eid Salah ............................................ 40
Drops of mercy sprinkled over a sinner like me too ................. 42
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‘This content has been taken from page no. 247 to page no. 274
of the book ‘Blessings of Ramadan’.’
Du’a of ‘Attar
O Lord Almighty! Whoever reads or listens to 43 pages of the
booklet ‘Important rulings of Fitrah’, accept fasts, Fitrah, and
all pious deeds of his entire life.
�� �م�� لا�� �� � لن �ج��ہ � علي� و�ل� وسل م�م���� � � ص�
Sayyiduna ‘Ali �� &��� � �'� � �(�) blew on an empty hand and then…
Once, a beggar asked for something from disbelievers. To
make fun of him, they sent him to Sayyiduna ‘Ali �� &��� � �'� � �(�) who was sat in front of them. The beggar went to him and spread
his hands before Sayyiduna ‘Ali �� &��� � �'� � �(�). He �� &��� � �'� � �(�) recited Durood 10 times and blew on his hand. Thereafter, he �� &��� � �'� � �(�) said: ‘close your fist and open it in front of those who sent you
here.’ (The disbelievers were laughing as to what would happen by just
a mere blow. But) when the beggar opened his fist in front of
them, there was one Dinar (gold coin) in it. Seeing this saintly
miracle, many disbelievers accepted Islam. (Rahat-ul-Quloob, pp. 50)
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Wird jis ne kiya Durood Shareef
Aur dil se parha Durood Shareef
Hajatayn sab rawa hueen uss ki
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Dear Islamic brothers, the Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 said regarding the blessed month of Ramadan: ‘The first ten days of
this month are mercy, the second ten days are forgiveness, and
the third ten days are of freedom from hell.’ (Ibn-e-Khuzaymah,
vol. 3, pp. 192, Hadees 1887)
So we come to know that Ramadan-ul-Kareem is a month of
mercy, forgiveness and freedom from hell. Therefore, straight
after this blessed and auspicious month, we have been given
the opportunity of celebrating Eid. Expressing joy on the day
of Eid-ul-Fitr is Mustahab. The Holy Quran itself persuades us
to rejoice over the grace and mercy of Allah Almighty.
Therefore, it is stated in Parah 11, Surah e Yunus, Ayah no. 58:
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Translation from Kanz-ul-Iman: Say you (O Beloved), ‘Only
Allah’s Bounty and His Mercy; and only upon it they should
rejoice.’
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Heart will remain alive
The Beloved Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 has said, ‘The one who stood (to offer Salah) in the nights of Eid (Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-
ul-Adha) in order to earn reward, his heart will not die on the
day when hearts (of people) will die.’ (Ibn Majah, vol. 2, pp. 365,
Hadees 1782)
Paradise becomes Wajib
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Mu’aaz Bin Jabal �� &�� �3� � �(�) at another place, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) states: ‘The one who spends five nights in worshipping Allah ������� �����, paradise becomes Wajib for
him: The nights of the 8th, 9th and 10th Zul-Hijjah (3 nights), the
night of Eid-ul-Fitr and the 15th night of Sha’ban (Shab-e-
Bara`at). (Attargheeb Wattarheeb, vol. 2, pp. 98, Hadees 2)
Open announcement of forgiveness
According to the Hadees narrated by Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn-
e-‘Abbas � �.�� &��� ���� ���� � �(�), it is stated: ‘When the blessed night of Eid-
ul-Fitr arrives, it is called as ‘ليلة الجائزة’, i.e. ‘the night of reward’.
On the morning of Eid, Allah Almighty sends his infallible
angels to all the cities. Therefore, the angels descend on earth
and stand by the ends of all the roads and pathways, and
proclaim: ‘O nation of Muhammad ���� �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5! Come to the
court of Lord Almighty, who bestows immensely and forgives
the biggest of the sin.’
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Then, Allah Almighty addresses his bondsmen in this manner:
‘O my bondsmen! Ask, what do you want to ask for? By my
honour and majesty! Whatever you ask for today in this
gathering (of Eid Salah) in regards to your hereafter, I will fulfil
it; and whatever you ask for this world, in this regard, I will do
whatever is better for you. By my honour! As long as you
regard Me, I will also keep concealing your shortcomings. By
my honour and majesty! I will not humiliate you with those
who cross the limits (i.e. the transgressors). Thus, return to
your homes forgiven. You have pleased me and I am also
pleased with you.’ (Attargheeb Wattarheeb, vol. 2, pp. 60, Hadees 23)
No one is disappointed
Dear Islamic brothers! Ponder! How important is the day of
Eid-ul-Fitr! It is the day of divine mercy, no one is
disappointed. On one hand, the pious people of Allah ������� ����� rejoice over the mercy, forgiveness and blessings of Allah
Almighty, while on the other hand, the worst enemy of the
mankind, Satan, burns in the fire of fury when he sees believers
being blessed with so many bounties of Allah ������� �����.
Satan loses his senses
Sayyiduna Wahb Bin Munabbih � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) has said, ‘Satan screams and cries whenever Eid arrives. Seeing him losing his
senses, other Satans gather around him and ask, ‘O Master!
Why are you so furious and disappointed?’ He replies, ‘Alas!
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Allah ������� ����� has forgiven the Ummah of Muhammad ��� � �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 today, so make them indulge in satisfying their carnal desires.’ (Mukashafa-tul-Quloob, pp. 308)
Has Satan succeeded?
Dear Islamic brothers! Did you see that the day of Eid is so
tough for Satan that he orders his Satans to make Muslims
indulge in satisfying their carnal desires? Alas! These days,
Satan seems to have succeeded in his mission. On the day of
Eid, we should be thanking Allah ������� ����� by worshipping Him
and performing virtuous deeds in abundance, but
unfortunately, it appears that the Muslims have forgotten the
actual purpose of Eid. Nowadays, Eid is celebrated by wearing
attractive clothes of obscene fashions, and even flashy clothes
bearing the images of living creatures. [It is stated in Bahar-e-
Shari’at that offering Salah while wearing clothes bearing images
of living creatures is Makruh Tahreemi (close to Haraam).
Wearing such clothes is impermissible even when not offering
Salah.] (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 627)
Further, dance-parties are held, different useless and time-
wasting fairs and games are arranged in the name of enjoyment,
films and dramas are watched at homes and cinemas, and a lot
of time and wealth is wasted on activities that are contrary to
Shari’ah and Sunnah. Alas! Millions of regrets! What evil
actions this blessed day is now being spent in!
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Dear Islamic brothers! These unlawful actions may turn this
blessed Eid into a ‘day of warning’ for the ungrateful. For the
sake of Allah ������� �����! Have pity on yourself and give up immoral
fashions and extravagance. In the Holy Quran, Allah ������� ����� has declared the spendthrift as the brother of Satan. Therefore, the
26th and 27th Ayahs of Surah Bani Israel, part 15, say:
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Translation from Kanz-ul-Iman: and do not spend lavishly.
Indeed those who spend wastefully are the brothers of the devils,
and the devil is extremely ungrateful to his Lord.
Under these blessed Ayahs, it is stated on page no. 447 to 448
of the 5th volume of ‘Tafseer Siraat-ul-Jinaan’, a publication of
Maktaba-tul-Madina: ‘( �;<�? ��; �<? �� @ ��� A�B ): Translation from Kanz-
ul-Iman: and do not spend lavishly.) i.e. do not spend your
wealth in unlawful actions.’
Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Mas’ood �� &��� � �'� � �(�) was asked a question
regarding ‘تبذير’. Upon this, he �� &��� � �'� � �(�) replied: ‘‘تبذير’ refers to
spending your wealth in other then where it should be
rightfully spent.’
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Therefore, if a person spends his entire wealth rightfully where
it is meant to be spent, then he will not be considered as a
spendthrift; and if one spends even one Dirham in an evil, i.e.
impermissible, action, then he will be deemed as a spendthrift. (Khaazin, vol. 3, pp. 172)
Eleven definitions of Israaf (wasteful spending)
Israaf is indeed forbidden and impermissible, and scholars
have defined it in different ways. Out of them, 11 definitions
are presented below:
1. Spending unrightfully
2. Crossing the limit of the command of Allah Almighty
3. Spending in such a matter that is contrary to the pristine
Shari’ah or contrary to civility. The first one (i.e. spending
against the pristine Shari’ah) is Haram and the second one
(i.e. spending contrary to chivalry) is Makruh-e-Tanzeehi.
4. Spending in other than obeying Allah Almighty
5. Spending in more than the Shar’i need
6. Spending in other than obedience or spending without a
need
7. Increasing or decreasing in the limits of what is rightful
8. Spending a large amount of wealth for a lowly purpose
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9. Consuming any Haram, or consuming Halal more than
moderation
10. Spending more than the appropriate amount in
appropriate and liked things
11. Spending pointlessly
The clearest definition of Israaf: To spend unrightfully
After mentioning these definitions, their research and details,
A’la Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) states: ‘The one reading our discussion can conclude that the most
comprehensive and clear definition out of all is the first one.
And why wouldn’t it be as it is the definition of that bondsman
of Allah Almighty who is referred to as the embodiment of
knowledge by the Holy Prophet 2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5���� �0�� �� � , who is the most
knowledgeable in the world after Khulafa-e-Rashideen
���6 7 �� �� ���� �� ����, and is the source of knowledge for an Imam like
Abu Hanifah, who is the Imam of Imams ��� &�� �3� � �(�). (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 1, pp. 937)
Difference between ‘تبذير’ and Israaf
The summary of the discussion of A’la Hazrat Imam Ahmad
Raza Khan � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) on the difference between ‘تبذير’ and
‘Israaf’ is that there are two opinions of the blessed scholars
regarding ‘تبذير’.
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1. (The first group says) ‘تبذير’ and Israaf both mean to spend
or use ‘urightfully’. This is the authentic opinion as this is
the opinion of Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Mas’ood �� &��� � �'� � �(�), Sayyiduna Abdullah Bin Abbas �� � �'� � �(�) �� &� and other blessed
companions ���6 7 �� �� ���� �� ���� in general.
2. (The second group says) There is a difference between
specifically refers to wasting money ’تبذير‘ .and Israaf ’تبذير‘
in sins. In this case, Israaf is broader than تبذير, because
spending unrightfully includes spending or using uselessly,
and a useless act is not a sin unrestrictedly. Therefore,
since Israaf is impermissible, this spending will be a sin,
but what it was spent on was not itself disobedience. The
apparent meaning of the statement ( �لا تعط فى المعا) (Do not
give in disobedience) is that the action itself is
disobedience. The summary of this is that in تبذير, the purpose and the ruling are both disobedience, and in
Israaf, disobedience is only necessary for it in its ruling.
(Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 1, pp. 937 to 939 Summarised)
Difference between human and animal
Dear Islamic brothers! The distinguishing factor between
humans and animals is wisdom, strategy and far-sightedness.
Normally, animals aren’t concerned about their ‘future’, and
none of their actions is generally based on wisdom, unlike a
human. On the contrary, Muslims are not only concerned about
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their ‘worldly future’, but also about the ‘Hereafter’. Indeed, a
wise person is the one, in fact a human in reality is the one,
who makes efforts for the betterment of his Hereafter, adopts a
strategic approach, and beautifies his Hereafter while
appreciating this temporary life. Ah! Nowadays, earning
wealth, eating excessively and then sleeping deeply seem to
have become the aim of people’s lives.
Kya kahoon ahbaab kiya Kaar-e-Numayan kar gai!
Matric kiya, naukar huway, pension mili, phir mar gai!!
What is the aim of life? Dear Islamic brothers! The aim of life isn’t just to get high
degrees, eat, drink and make merry. After all, why has Allah
Almighty given us a life? Let’s ask the Holy Quran that O the
True Book of Allah ������� �����! Please guide and tell us that what is the aim of our life and death? The Holy Quran answers:
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The One Who created death and life in order that you may be
tested, (as to) whose deed is best amongst you.
[Kanz-ul-Iman (translation of Quran) (Part. 29, Surah Al-Mulk, Ayah 2)
(I.e. this life and death have been created to test that) who is
more obedient and sincere in this worldly life.
(Khazaain-ul-‘Irfan, pp. 1040)
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Birth at home
Dear Islamic brothers! In order to protect yourself from the
attack of Satan, spend the joyous moments of Eid in the
company of the Prophet’s devotees in a Madani Qafilah. A true
account is presented for your persuasion:
An Islamic brother from Jhelum (Punjab, Pakistan) has stated
that his wife became pregnant nearly 6 months after their
marriage. The doctor expressed serious concern over the case
due to the lack of blood in her body, which might lead to a
caesarean. The Islamic brother immediately made the intention
of travelling in a Madani Qafilah for 30 days. After a few days,
he travelled in the Madani Qafilah acting upon his intention.
��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! With the blessings of the Madani Qafilah, a baby boy
was safely born at his house without any operation and need of
taking her to the hospital.
Ghar mayn umeed ho, uss ki tamheed ho
Jald hi chal parein Qafile mein chalo
Zaccha ki kher ho, baccha bil-kher ho
Uthiye himmat karein, Qafilay mein chalo
(Wasaail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 675)
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Two spiritual cures for the protection of pregnancy
1. Write � times on a bowl (or paper), pour water 11 لآ اله الا ا
into it, wash the writing with water and the woman
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should drink it. ��� �������� ���, this will protect her pregnancy. This method is also beneficial to the woman who
produces less milk or no milk at all. It’s allowed whether
to act upon this method only one day or make her drink
water for many days acting upon the whole process daily.
2. Write 111 يـا حي يـا قـيوم times on a piece of paper and tie it
to the stomach of the pregnant woman until she gives
birth (there’s no harm in taking it off for a short while if
necessary). ��� �������� ���, her pregnancy will remain safe and a
healthy baby will be born.
Eid or Wa’eed (warning)
Dear Islamic brothers! Don’t turn the ‘day of Eid’ into a ‘day of
Wa’eed (i.e. warning)’ by committing sins.
Remember:
نما العيد لمن خاف الوعيد ل+س العيد لمن ل(س الجديد ا
i.e. Eid isn’t for the one wearing new clothes;
Instead, Eid is for the one fearing the divine retribution.
The Awliya � �'� ������* �) would also celebrate Eid
Dear Islamic brothers! Allah ������� ����� forbid, these days, people think that Eid is all about wearing new clothes and eating
delicious foods. Just ponder, our pious predecessors ���� ���� ������* �)
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would also celebrate Eid. However, their manner of celebrating
Eid was absolutely unique. They would stay miles away from
the luxuries of this world and would always oppose their Nafs.
Strange Eid feast
Sayyiduna Zunnoon Misri � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) did not eat any delicious food for ten years. His Nafs would desire it but he � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) would oppose his Nafs. Once, on the sacred night of Eid, his
heart suggested that if he eats something delicious on the day
of Eid tomorrow, then what’s wrong in it? Putting his heart to
test upon this suggestion, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) said, ‘First, I’ll recite the entire Quran in two Rak’at of Salah. O my heart! If you
support me in doing so, then I’ll eat something delicious
tomorrow.’
Therefore, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) offered two Rak’at and recited the entire Quran in it. His heart supported him in this matter (i.e. two
Rak’at were offered wholeheartedly with concentration). He
� �� ��, �3� �-� * �) called for delicious food on the day of Eid. As he picked up a morsel and was about to eat it, he suddenly
became anxious and put it down without eating it.
When people asked about it, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) replied: ‘As I brought the morsel close to my mouth, my Nafs said to me, ‘You see, at
last I’ve succeeded in satisfying my 10 year-long desire.’
Listening to it, I replied, ‘If so, then I will not let you succeed
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and I will not eat delicious food at all.’ So, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) abandoned the intention of eating delicious food.
In the meanwhile, a man entered the house holding a tray of
delicious food and said, ‘I prepared this food last night for
myself. When I went asleep, my sleeping fate awoke. I was
blessed with beholding the Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 in my
dream. The Holy Prophet �3� ��4 �5 ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, said to me, ‘If you want
to see me on the Day of Judgement as well, then take this food to
Zunnoon (� �� ��, �3� �-� *�)) and say to him, ‘Muhammad Bin ‘Abdullah
Bin ‘Abdul Muttalib (���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5) has said, ‘Reconcile with your Nafs for a moment and eat a few morsels of this delicious
food.’ Listening to it, Sayyiduna Zunnoon Misri � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) swayed with ecstasy, saying ‘I am obedient, I am obedient’ and started
to eat the delicious food. (Tazkira-tul-Awliya, pp. 117)
May Allah ������� ����� have mercy on him and forgive us without
accountability for his sake!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Rabb hai Mu’ti yeh hain Qasim
rizq uss ka hai khilate yeh hain
Thanda thanda meetha meetha
peete hum hain pilate yeh hain
(Hadaaiq-e-Bakhshish, pp. 482, 483)
بيب ال
وا *
2 مم�د صل
* صل� ا+�
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Beautify your soul as well
Dear Islamic brothers! No doubt, having a bath, wearing new
or washed clothes and applying ‘Itr (fragrance) on the day of
Eid are all Mustahab acts. These Mustahabbat are in relation to
the cleanliness and adornment of our apparent body. In
addition to this external purification and beauty, we should
purify and beautify our souls as well with the love and Sunnahs
of the Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5, and devotion and obedience of our Merciful Creator ������� ����� who loves us even more than our
own parents.
Covering filth with silver!
Dear Islamic brothers! Just ponder! If somebody disobeyed
Allah ������� ����� in Ramadan instead of worshipping Him, missed all
his fasts, spent the blessed nights of Ramadan in partying,
watching films, listening to music and wandering around, and
kept his soul and body indulged in sins, then, he celebrates the
day of Eid by wearing a dress of obscene fashion, then it is just
like covering impurity in silver paper and putting it on display.
Who is Eid for?
O devotees of the Prophet! The truth is that Eid is for those
fortunate Muslims who spend the sacred month of Ramadan in
fasting, offering Salah and other acts of worship. This day of
Eid is a day of reward for them from Allah ������� �����. As for us, we
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should keep fearing Allah ������� ����� as we could not duly honour this sacred month.
Eid of Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zzzzam � �(�) ��&�� � �'�
‘Allamah Maulana Abdul Mustafa A’zami � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) states: ‘On
the day of Eid, some people came to the house of Sayyiduna
‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam �� &�� �3� � �(�). They saw that he �� &��� � �'� � �(�) is
crying bitterly. People asked out of astonishment, ‘O Ameer-
ul-Mumineen �� &�� �3� � �(�)! Today is Eid which is a day to rejoice.
What is this crying at this occasion of joy?’ He �� &�� �3� � �(�) replied
wiping his tears:
ع�ي� ي�و�م" ل�و� ي�د� و� 'ذ� ي�و�م" ل�ع� د'ذ�
i.e., This is the day of Eid as well as the day of Wa’id (warning).
Indeed, this is the day of Eid for the one whose Salah and
fasts have been accepted, but it is the day of Wa’eed
(warning) for the one whose Salah and fasts have been
rejected and thrown onto his face, (he further said out of
humility) and I am crying due to the fear that, Ah:
�ي�ن� د و� " ����� �م� م�ن� ل�م�,� ل ."و� ق� �� لا� �د�ر�ی� �م�ن� ل�م� �ن
I do not know whether I have been accepted or rejected.
(Noorani Taqreerayn, pp. 184)
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Eid kay din ‘Umar yeh rau rau kar
Baulay naykaun ki Eid hoti hay
(Wasail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 707)
May Allah ������� ����� have mercy on him and forgive us without
accountability for his sake!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Our wishful thinking
كبر ا � �� Ponder! Farooq-e-A’zam !ا&�� �3� � �(�) is the one who was given the glad tiding of paradise by the owner of paradise, the
Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5, within his own apparent lifetime.
This was the state of the Divine fear he possessed; and on the
other hand, we talkative, inactive and heedless people who are
unable to carry out any worship properly, leave no stone
unturned to boast about our so-called ‘piety.’
Those who unnecessarily reveal their acts of worship, such as
Salah, fasts, Hajj, services to the Masjid and people, social work
etc. should particularly take some lesson from this heart-
rending parable. Such people get the news of their noble works
published in newspaper along with even their photograph, �'�:��#.
Ah! How can one change their mind-set! How can one make
them develop a mind-set for sincerity! How can one make
them realise that unnecessarily revealing one’s good deeds carry
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the risk of falling in ostentation (showing off)! And having
your picture published in the newspaper? Such passion of
revealing your deeds that one doesn’t even leave the Haram
means of getting his picture published in the newspaper!
May Allah ������� ����� protect all the Muslims from ostentation,
boasting and showing off!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Eid of a prince
Once on the day of Eid, Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam
�� &�� �3� � �(�) saw his son in an old shirt. Saddened by his son’s
apparent poor condition, he �� &�� �3� � �(�) began to cry. Seeing his
father crying, his son asked, ‘Dear Father! Why are you
crying?’
He �� &�� �3� � �(�) replied, ‘My son! I’m afraid that your heart may
break when the other kids see you in old clothes today on the
occasion of Eid.’
His son replied, ‘The one who disobeys Allah ������� ����� or his
parents, his heart should break; I am hopeful that Allah ������� ����� will
also be pleased with me due to you being pleased with me.’
Listening to this, Sayyiduna ‘Umar � �(�) �� &�� �3� embraced his son
and prayed for him. (Mukashafa-tul-Quloob, pp. 308 summarised)
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May Allah ������� ����� have mercy on them and forgive us without
accountability for their sake!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Eid of princesses The daughters of Sayyiduna ‘Umar Bin ‘Abdul ‘Azeez �� &�� �3� � �(�)
came to him one day before Eid and said, ‘Dear father! Which
clothes are we going to wear tomorrow on Eid?’
He �� &�� �3� � �(�) replied, ‘The same clothes you are wearing right
now; wash them and wear them again tomorrow.’
‘No dear father! Buy us new clothes’, the girls insisted.
He �� &�� �3� � �(�) said, ‘My dear daughters! Eid is the day to worship
and thank Allah ������� �����; wearing new clothes isn’t necessary.’
‘You’re right father but our friends will taunt us saying that
you are wearing the same old cloths even on the Eid day
despite being the daughters of Ameer-ul-Mumineen �� &�� �3� � �(�)!’
Saying so, the girls’ eyes welled up. Listening to his daughters
also softened his heart.
Sayyiduna ‘Umar Bin Abdul ‘Azeez �� &�� �3� � �(�) called the treasurer
and said: ‘Give me a month’s salary in advance.’
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The treasurer said: ‘Your honour! Are you sure that you will
remain alive for another month?’
He �� &�� �3� � �(�) said: ‘2ک الل Indeed! You are right and said an !جزا
excellent thing.’
The treasurer left. Then, he �� &�� �3� � �(�) said to his daughters, ‘My
dear daughters! Sacrifice your desires for the pleasure of Allah
������� ����� and His beloved prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5.’
(Ma’dan-e-Akhlaq, pp. 257-258, part 1)
May Allah ������� ����� have mercy on him and forgive us without
accountability for his sake!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Deceased father was blessed
In order to develop a cautious Madani mind-set, attain the
privilege of travelling in Madani Qafilahs. What can be said
about the blessings of travelling in a Madani Qafilah. An
Islamic brother from Nishtar Basti (Bab-ul-Madinah, Karachi)
gave the following account: Once I had a dream in which I saw
my deceased father in an extremely weak condition. He was
wearing no clothes and was walking with someone else’s
support. I got worried. Therefore, I intended to travel with
Madani Qafilahs for three days every month with the intention
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of conveying reward to my father. I began journeys regularly.
Three months later, having returned from a Madani Qafilah,
when I went to sleep, I had a dream in which I saw my father
again. This time, I found him smiling, dressed in a green
garment. A light rain was also drizzling upon him.
��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! The importance of travelling with Madani Qafilahs
became even more evident to me and now I am determined to
continue travelling for three days every month with the
devotees of the Prophet, ��� �������� ���.
Qafilay mein zara maango aa ker Du’a
Paao gai ne’matein, Qafilay mein chalo
Khoob hoga sawaab, aur talay ga ‘azaab
Pao gai bakhshishein, Qafilay mein chalo
Jo ke mafqood ho, woh bhi mojood ho
��� �������� ��� chalein, Qafilay mein chalo
(Wasail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 677, 672, 673)
بيب ال
وا *
2د صل مم�
* صل� ا+�
Eid of Ghaus-e-A’zam ��� ��, � �'� �- �.�/ �)
There is a great lesson for us in each and every act of Awliya of
Allah. ��� � ��� �8� . �9� ���! The status of our Ghaus-e-A’zam � ���� �-� * �)� �� ���� ��� is
extremely elevated, but despite this, what does he say for us,
listen to it and take heed from it:
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Khalq goyad keh farda Rauz-e-Eid ast
Khushi dar ruh-e-har Momin padid ast
Daran rauzay keh ba-Iman bamiram
Mira dar mulk khud-an Rauz-e-Eid ast
i.e. ‘People are saying that ‘Tomorrow is Eid! Tomorrow is Eid!’
and everyone is rejoicing, but the day when I leave this world
with my faith will actually be the day of Eid for me.’
��� ���� �;�29 <� �0! Look at his piety and asceticism! He is the sovereign
of all the Awliya ���� ���� ������* �), but yet so humble! There is a warning
for us as well in it, and we are being taught that ‘Beware! Don’t
be heedless in relation to your faith; always remain concerned
about its safety, lest you lose your faith due to your
heedlessness and sins.’
Raza ka khatimah bil-khayr hoga
Agar rahmat tayri shamil hay Ya Ghaus
Raza will have a good end
If your mercy, ya Ghaus, he gains
(Hadaiq-e-Bakhshish, pp. 263)
Eid of a Wali
Sayyiduna Shaykh Najeebuddin Mutawakkil � ���� �-� * �)� �� ���� ��� is the
brother and successor of Sayyiduna Shaykh Fareeduddin Ganj
Shakar � �� ��, �3� �-� * �). His title is Mutawakkil (the one trusting Allah
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������� �����). He � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) lived in the city for seventy years and his family led a very comfortable life despite having no apparent
means of livelihood.
Once, so many guests came to his house on the day of Eid. There
was no food at his home to serve the guests. He � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) went
to the upper part of his house and engaged in the
remembrance of Allah ������� �����, and said in his heart, ‘Today is the
day of Eid and guests have come to my house.’ Suddenly, a man
appeared on the roof and presented a mat full of food and said,
‘O Najeebuddin � �� ��, �3� �-� * �)! Your trust (i.e. Tawakkul) is even
famous among the angels, and your state is such that you are
engrossed in such thoughts (i.e. asking for food)!’
He � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) said, ‘Allah ������� ����� knows that I didn’t do so for myself, but for my guests.’
Despite possessing saintly miracles, Sayyiduna Najeebuddin
Mutawakkil � �� ��, �3� �-� *�) was extremely humble. The state of his
humbleness was such that once, a man came to meet him from
faraway and asked him ‘Are you Najeebuddin Mutawakkil?’
Out of humility, he � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) replied, ‘Brother, I’m Najeebuddin
Muta`akkil (i.e. the one who eats a lot).’
(Akhbar-ul-Akhyar, pp. 60 summarised)
May Allah ������� ����� have mercy on him and forgive us without
accountability for his sake!
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A form of saintly miracle (Karamah)
We have learnt from this parable that Allah ������� ����� satisfies the
needs of His friends from the unseen whenever He Almighty
wills to. The sudden emergence of food, drink and other
necessities of life without any apparent means are a type of
saintly miracle. This form of saintly miracle has also been
mentioned in the book ‘Sharh ‘Aqaaid-e-Nasafiyyah’ which
contains a thorough account about different types of saintly
miracles. The Awliya ���� ���� ������* �) have divinely-given powers and
saintly miracles. They are such accepted individuals in the
Divine court that Allah ������� ����� fulfils whatever they say or desire.
Eid of a generous man
Sayyiduna ‘Abdur Rahman Bin ‘Amr Al-Awza’ee � �� ��, �3� �-� * �) has
stated, ‘On the night of Eid-ul-Fitr, there was a knock at my
door. When I opened the door, it was my neighbour.
I said: ‘Brother, is everything OK?’
He replied: ‘Tomorrow is Eid but I have nothing to spend. If
you give me something, then we will spend the day of Eid with
honour.’
Consulting my wife, I asked her, ‘Our so-and-so neighbour has
come. He doesn’t even have a single penny for Eid. If you say,
shall I give him the only twenty five dirhams we had saved up
for Eid? Allah ������� ����� will give us more.’
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The pious wife replied: ‘Yes sure.’
Therefore, I gave him the twenty five dirhams. Extremely
delighted, he left making Du’a for us.
Shortly after a little while, there was another knock on the
door. As soon as I opened the door, a person came forward
and held my feet, and said while crying: ‘I am your father’s
escaped slave. I am extremely embarrassed over my action,
hence, I have returned. These twenty five dinars are of my
earnings, I present them to you. Please accept it. You are my
master and I am your slave.’
Accepting the dinars, I freed him. I then said to my wife, ‘Look
at the Mercy of Allah ������� �����! He has given us dinars in exchange
of dirhams.’ (In the past, silver coins used to be called dirhams
while gold ones used to be called dinars).
May Allah �� ������� ��� have mercy on them and forgive us without
accountability for their sake!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Salam upon the one who helped the needy
Dear Islamic brothers! Did you see how Merciful and
Beneficent Allah ������� ����� is! Look! How He ������� ����� instantly
rewarded twenty five dinars (gold coins) to the one who gave
twenty five dirhams (silver coins) in His path. Further, we have
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also learnt that Awliya ���� ���� ������* �) were extremely self-sacrificing
as they would sacrifice their own comforts for the sake of other
Muslims.
Hearing power restored
Dear Islamic brothers! In order to light the candle of love and
reverence of the Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 in your heart and
gain the true happiness of Eid, if possible, please travel with the
Sunnah-Inspiring Madani Qafilahs of Dawat-e-Islami on the
night of Eid in the company of the devotees of the Prophet.
There are countless blessings of Madani Qafilahs. Therefore,
an Islamic brother from Bab-ul-Madinah, Karachi gave the
following account: A deaf Islamic brother attended the three day
Sunnah-Inspiring Ijtima’ of Dawat-e-Islami held in Quetta and
travelled with a three day Madani Qafilah afterwards in the
company of the devotees of the Prophet to learn Sunnahs.
��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! His hearing power was restored during the blessed
journey and he could now hear like normal people.
Kaan bahre hain gar, rakho Rabb per nazar
Hoga lutf-e-Khuda, Qafilay mein chalo
Dunyabvi aafataein, ukhrawi shaamatein
Door hon gi zara, Qafilay may chalo
بيب ال
وا *
2د صل مم�
* صل� ا+�
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Sadaqah-e-Fitr
Allah Almighty states in the 14th and 15th Ayah of Surah Al-
A’la:
# �- �Y� �0�� �7 C [�\ �]�?^_F ` C �
� � ���0 !��& � �%�� ���U�/ ��^aF
Translation from Kanz-ul-Iman: Indeed successful is the one
who became pure. And offered Salah, having mentioned the
name of his Lord.
Under this blessed Ayah, Sadr-ul-Afadil, ‘Allamah Maulana
Sayyid Muhammad Na’eem-ud-Deen Muradabadi � �� ��, �3� �-� *�)
states in ‘Khaza`in-ul-Irfan’: It is stated in the commentary of
this Ayah that ‘ 5تز’ refers to giving Sadaqah-e-Fitr, proclaiming
the name of Allah Almighty refers to invoking Takbeers on the
way to the Eid-Gah, and prayer refers to the Eid prayer. (Khazaain-ul-‘Irfan, pp. 1099)
SSSSadaqah-e-Fittttr is Wajib
The Prophet of Rahmah, the Intercessor of Ummah � ���� ��4 �5 ��� �2 � �� �� �� ���� ���
��� � �0�� ordered a person to make the announcement in the whole
city of Makkah that ‘Sadaqah-e-Fitr is Wajib.’
(Jami’ Tirmizi, vol. 2, pp. 151, Hadees 674)
Sadaqah-e-Fitr is atonement for useless speech
Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Abbas �� &�� �3� � �(�) has stated, ‘The Holy Prophet
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�� � �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5� declared Sadaqah-e-Fitr so that it would cleanse
(our) fasts from useless and immoral speech, and that it would
provide the poor with food.’
(Sunan Abi Dawood, vol. 2, pp. 158, Hadees 1609)
Fasts remain suspended
Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik �� �3� � �(�) �� & has stated that the Prophet
of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the most
Generous and Kind ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 has said, ‘A person’s fast
remains suspended (i.e. hanging) between the earth and sky
unless Sadaqah-e-Fitr is paid.’
(Al-Firdaus, vol. 2, pp. 395, Hadees 3754)
Sixteen Madani pearls of Fitrah
1. Paying Sadaqah-e-Fitr is Wajib for every such Muslim
man and woman who is ‘Sahib-e-Nisab’ and whose Nisab
is free from the necessities of life (such as a residential
home, necessary household items, etc.).
(Fatawa ‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 191)
2. A Sahib-e-Nisab is the one who possesses 7.5 Tolas1 of
gold, 52.5 Tolas of silver, money equivalent to 52.5 Tolas
of silver, or trade goods of that value (all of which is free
1 Unit of measurement. 1 tola = 11.664 grams
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from Hajat-e-Asliyyah)1, or belongings beyond Hajat-e-
Asliyyah of the value of 52.5 Tolas of silver.
3. Being sane and Baaligh (i.e. having reached puberty
according to the Islamic law) are not conditions for
Sadaqah-e-Fitr to become Wajib. If even a child or an
insane person is Sahib-e-Nisab, then their guardians will
pay (the Sadaqah-e-Fitr) from their wealth on their behalf.
(Rad-dul-Muhtar, vol. 3, pp. 365)
Though there is the same amount of Nisab for Sadaqah-
e-Fitr as for Zakah (as stated above), but the difference is
that Sadaqah-e-Fitr does not have the conditions of Maal
e Naami (i.e. only applying to wealth that has the
potential to grow) and the passing of a year. Likewise,
(another difference is that) if there are such things that
are surplus to requirements (e.g. clothes more than one’s
need, un-sewed clothes, decoration pieces, etc.) and their
value reaches the threshold of Nisab, then Sadaqah-e-Fitr
will be Wajib due to these things.
(Waqar-ul-Fatawa, vol. 2, pp. 386 summarised)
4. In addition to paying his own Sadaqah-e-Fitr, it is also
Wajib for a Sahib-e-Nisab man to pay Sadaqah-e-Fitr on
1 To know in detail about the terminologies of Sahib-e-Nisab, Ghani, Faqeer,
Hajat-e-Asliyyah, etc., read the famous book of the Hanafi Fiqh, ‘Bahar-e-
Shari’at’, vol. 1, part 5.
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behalf of his young children. If he has any insane child, he
has to pay on behalf of that child as well, even if the insane
child is Baaligh. However, if the insane child or young
children are Sahib-e-Nisab themselves, then the Sadaqah
may be paid from their own wealth.
(Fatawa ‘Alamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 192 summarised)
5. It is not Wajib for a Sahib-e-Nisab man to pay Fitrah for his
wife, parents, younger siblings and other relatives.
(Fatawa ‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 193)
6. In case of father’s demise, it is Wajib for the grandfather to
pay the Sadaqah-e-Fitr for his poor and orphan grandsons
and granddaughters. (Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 368)
7. It is not Wajib for a mother to pay Sadaqah-e-Fitr on
behalf of her young children. (Rad-dul-Muhtar, vol. 3, pp. 368)
8. It is not Wajib for a father to pay Sadaqah-e-Fitr for his
sane and adult offspring.
(Durr-e-Mukhtar m’aa Rad-dul-Muhtar, vol. 3, pp. 370)
9. If somebody did not fast in Ramadan either due to a valid
exemption or, Allah ������� ����� forbid, without a valid reason,
then Sadaqah-e-Fitr will still be Wajib upon him provided
that he is Sahib-e-Nisab. (Rad-dul-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 367)
10. Sadaqah-e-Fitr will be valid if a man pays it on behalf of
his wife or adult offspring (whose necessities like food,
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clothing etc. he is responsible for) even without their
permission. However, if he is not responsible for their
necessities, for example, he has a married son who lives in
his own house along with his family and affords his
expenses himself (food, clothing etc.), then paying Fitrah
on behalf of such offspring without their permission will
not be valid.
11. If a wife pays her husband’s Fitrah without his consent, it
will not be valid. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 398)
12. Sadaqah-e-Fitr is Wajib for only such an individual who is
Sahib-e-Nisab at the time of Subh-e-Sadiq (dawn) on the
day of Eid-ul-Fitr. If someone becomes Sahib-e-Nisab
after Subh-e-Sadiq, it is not Wajib for him to pay the
Fitrah. (Fatawa ‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 192)
13. Though the preferred time for paying Sadaqah-e-Fitr is
on the day of Eid after Subh-e-Sadiq (dawn) and before
offering the Eid Salah, however, if it is paid on the night of
Eid (before Subh-e-Sadiq) or any day during Ramadan or
even before Ramadan, it will still be valid and is absolutely
permissible to do so. (Fatawa ‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 192)
14. If the day of Eid passed and somebody did not pay the
Fitrah, the (obligation of) Fitrah will be cancelled on this
account. Fitrah will be considered valid whenever it is
paid in the whole lifetime. (ibid)
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15. Sadaqah-e-Fitr can be spent only where Zakah can be
spent. In other words, Fitrah can be given to only those
whom Zakah can be given to; and those whom we cannot
give Zakah to, Fitrah cannot be given to them either.
(Fatawa ‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 194 summarised)
16. It is not permissible to give Sadaqah-e-Fitr to Sadaat-e-
Kiraam1 because they are from Banu Hashim. It is stated
in Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 931: ‘Zakah (Fitrah) cannot
be given to Banu Hashim. Neither can a non-Hashimi
give it to them, nor can one Hashimi give it to another.
Banu Hashim refers to the offspring of Sayyiduna ‘Ali,
Sayyiduna Ja’far, Sayyiduna ‘Aqeel, Sayyiduna Abbas and
Sayyiduna Haris Bin Abdul Muttalib ��� &�� �3� � �(�).
Amount of Sadaqah-e-Fitr
1.92 kilograms of wheat or its flour or their monetary
equivalent, or 3.84 kilograms of raisins, dates, barley/barley
flour or their monetary equivalent is the amount of one
Sadaqah-e-Fitr.
(‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 191 – Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 372)
If you want to pay Sadaqah-e-Fitr with anything else, e.g. rice,
corn, millet, any other grain, or any other item, then one will
have to be mindful of its monetary value, i.e. it will have to be
equivalent to the price of 1.92 kilograms of wheat or 3.84
1 The honourable descendants of the Holy Prophet
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kilograms of barley, to the extent that if you pay it through roti
(i.e. bread), even then you will have to be mindful of its
monetary value, regardless of whether the roti is of wheat or
barely. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 939)
Thousand lights will enter the grave
According to a narration, whoever recites ‘وبحمده � 300 ’سبحن ا
times on the day of Eid and conveys its reward to the souls of
all the deceased Muslims, one thousand lights enter the grave
of every Muslim. Further, when the reciter dies, Allah
Almighty will enter one thousand lights in his grave as well.
(Mukashafa-tul-Quloob, pp. 308)
A Sunnah before Eid Salah
Dear Islamic brothers! Now, the acts that are Sunnah on the
occasion of both Eids (Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha) are
described.
Sayyiduna Buraydah �� &�� �3� � �(�) has stated, ‘On the day of Eid-ul-
Fitr, the Holy Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 would go to offer Eid
Salah after eating something, whereas on Eid-ul-Adha, he
���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 would not eat anything unless he ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5
had offered the Eid-Salah.’ (Jami’ Tirmizi, vol. 2, pp. 70, Hadees 542)
Similarly, in Bukhari, there is another Hadees narrated by
Sayyiduna Anas �� &��� ���� ���� � �(�), ‘On the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the
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Beloved Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 would not leave (for Eid Salah) until he ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 ate a few dates, and it would be in odd
numbers.’ (Bukhari, vol.1, pp. 328, Hadees 953)
It is narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah �� &�� �3� � �(�) that the
Holy Prophet ��4 �5��� � �0�� �� �2 ��� �� �� ��, �3� would go to offer Eid Salah from
one path and return from the other.
(Tirmizi, vol. 2, pp. 69, Hadees 541)
Method of Eid Salah (Hanafi)
First, make the following intention: ‘I intend to offer two
Rak’at Salah of Eid-ul-Fitr (or Eid-ul-Adha) with six additional
Takbeerat, for the sake of Allah ������� ����� following this Imam.’
Having made the intention, raise your hands up to your ears,
utter كب ا �+
then fold them below the navel as normal and ,ا
recite Sana.
Then, raise your hands to your ears and leave them at sides
uttering كب ا �+
then raise hands to your ears again and leave ;ا
them at sides uttering كب ا �+
then raise hands to your ears ;ا
once again and fold them uttering كب ا �+
.ا
In short, hands will be folded after the first Takbeer, left at
sides after the second and third Takbeer, and folded again after
the fourth Takbeer. To simplify it, hands will be folded when
something is to be recited in Qiyam after Takbeer, while they
will be left at sides when nothing is to be recited.
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Then, the Imam is to recite Ta’awwuz ( ذتعو ) and Tasmiyyah
( ەی م س ت ) in a low voice, whereas, Surah Fatihah and another
Surah will be recited loudly. Thereafter, he will perform Ruku’.
In the second Rak’at, the Imam is to first recite Surah Fatihah
and another Surah aloud.
After the recitation, the Imam as well as all the Muqtadis1 will
utter three Takbeerat (the Imam would utter loudly and the
followers in low voice) raising their hands to their ears each
time and leaving them at sides.
Then Ruku’ will be performed with the fourth Takbeer without
raising hands and rest of the Salah will be completed as per
usual method. Stand silently between the Takbeerat for the
time it takes to say �+سبحن ا thrice.’
(Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 781 – Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 61)
What to do if somebody misses a part of Eid Jama’at?
If someone joins the Jama’at in the first Rak’at after the Imam
had uttered the Takbeerat, he should utter the three Takbeerat
(in addition to Takbeer-e-Tahrimah) instantly even if the
Imam has started the recitation. Utter only three Takbeerat
even if the Imam uttered more than three.
If the Imam went in Ruku’ before you uttered your Takbeerat,
then don’t utter them in a standing posture. Instead, perform
1 Those offering Salah behind an Imam
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Ruku’ with the Imam and utter the Takbeerat in the Ruku’.
However, if the Imam is in Ruku’ and you are confident that
you can join him in Ruku’ after uttering the Takbeerat in
Qiyam, then utter them whilst you are standing, otherwise,
perform Ruku’ while uttering كب ا �+
and then utter the ا
Takbeerat in Ruku’.
If the Imam raises his head from Ruku’ before you finish the
Takbeerat in Ruku’, then do not utter the remaining Takbeerat;
they are no longer required.
If you joined the Jama’at after the Imam had performed the
Ruku’, then do not utter the Takbeerat. Utter them when you
offer (the remaining part of) your Salah (after the Imam has
performed Salam). Do not raise your hands when uttering the
missed Takbeerat in Ruku.’
If you join the Jama’at in the second Rak’at, then do not utter
the missed Takbeerat of the first Rak’at now, instead, utter them
when you perform the remaining part of your missed Salah.
Likewise, if you succeed in uttering the Takbeerat of the
second Rak’at with the Imam, well and good, otherwise, the
same ruling would apply here as well as mentioned with
regards to the first Rak’at.
(Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 782 – Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 64)
What to do if one misses the whole Jama’at?
If someone missed the whole Jama’at of Eid-Salah, whether he
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couldn’t join the Jama’at at all or his Salah became invalid due
to any reason after joining, then if possible, he should join
Jama’at elsewhere; otherwise he cannot offer it (without
Jama’at). However, it is better for him to offer four Rak’at of
Chasht Salah. (Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 67)
Rulings of Eid sermon
After the Eid Salah, the Imam should deliver two sermons. The
acts that are Sunnah for the Jumu’ah sermon are also Sunnah
for the Eid sermon. Likewise, the acts that are Makruh for the
Jumu’ah sermon are also Makruh for the Eid sermon. There
are only two differences between these two sermons. Firstly, it
is a Sunnah for the Imam not to sit before the first sermon of
Eid Salah, whereas Imam’s sitting before first sermon of
Jumu’ah is a Sunnah. Secondly, in the Eid sermon, it is a
Sunnah for the Imam to recite كب ا �+
nine times before the ا
first sermon, seven times before the second sermon and
fourteen times before coming down the pulpit, while uttering
these Takbeerat is not a Sunnah for the Jumu’ah sermon. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 783 – Durr-e-Mukhtar, vol. 3, pp. 67)
Twenty Madani pearls in relation to Eid
Following acts are Mustahab on the Eid day:
1. To get hair cut (get your hair cut according to Sunnah,
not according to immoral fashions)
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2. To trim nails
3. To perform a Ghusl (i.e. have a bath)
4. To use a Miswak (this is in addition to usage during
Wudu)
5. To wear nice clothes. If one has new clothes, then wear
new clothes, otherwise, wear the washed ones
6. To apply fragrance
7. To wear a ring (Islamic brothers are allowed to wear only
one silver ring which weighs less than 4.5 Masha (i.e.
4.374 grams). Do not wear more than one ring. Moreover,
there must be only one gem in the ring, not more than
one. They cannot wear a ring without a gem either. There
is no limit for the weight of the gem. Men cannot wear a
ring made of any other metal except for silver that meets
the aforementioned conditions)
8. To offer Salat-ul-Fajr in the Masjid of one’s locality
9. To eat some dates in odd numbers such as 3, 5, 7 etc.
before going to offer the Salah of Eid-ul-Fitr. If dates are
not available, then eat something sweet. If nothing is
eaten before the Salah, then there is no sin, but if nothing
is eaten till ‘Isha Salah, then one will be rebuked
10. To offer Eid Salah at a place that is designated for offering
Eid Salah
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11. To go to the designated place of Eid Salah on foot
12. Although there is no harm in using a conveyance either,
but walking on foot is superior for those who can do so;
and there is no harm at all in returning by conveyance
13. To go to the designated place of Eid Salah early using one
way and returning from the other
14. To pay Sadaqah-e-Fitr before the Eid Salah
15. To express happiness
16. To give Sadaqah [i.e. charity] in abundance
17. To head towards the designated place for Eid Salah
calmly, in a dignified manner, and with a lowered gaze
18. To congratulate each other
19. To embrace and shake hands with one another after the
Eid Salah, as is the norm among the Muslims. It is a good
act because it expresses happiness. However, embracing a
young attractive boy may lead to allegation.
20. To utter the following Takbeer in a low voice while on
your way to offer the Salah of Eid-ul-Fitr, and to utter it
loudly while heading to offer the Salah of Eid-ul-Adha.
"3� 4 �3" ط ��" �6ك� 4 ط��" �6ك�
"3� 4 �" و� �" �6ك� �لا �ل�8 �3" ط لا� 4 م�د" ط ��" �6ك� ; ل�ح� و�ط
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Translation: Allah ������� ����� is the greatest. Allah ������� ����� is the
greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah ������� ����� and
Allah ������� ����� is the greatest. Allah ������� ����� is the Greatest and all the
praise is for Allah ������� �����. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 1, pp. 779 to 781 –
‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 149, 150)
One Mustahab of Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha has same rulings as Eid-ul-Fitr. It differs in only a
few things. For example, it is Mustahab on Eid-ul-Adha that
one shall not eat anything prior to offering Salah, regardless of
whether he sacrifices an animal or not; and if he does eat, there
is no harm in it. (‘Aalamgiri, vol. 1, pp. 152)
I did not use to offer even Eid Salah
Dear Islamic brothers! Gain the privilege of performing
I’tikaf every year and attain the blessings of Ramadan. Then,
travel in a Madani Qafilah in the company of the devotees of
the Prophet on Eid. An extremely pleasant blessing of Madani
Qafilah is presented for your persuasion and motivation.
An Islamic brother (about 25 years old) living near the main
Korangi Road in Bab-ul-Madinah, Karachi, used to work in a
garage. As a result of the evil environment of the garage, he did
not even offer the Jumu’ah and Eid Salah, let alone the five
daily prayers. He’d spend the whole night watching films and
dramas, rather, he would commit every minor and major sin.
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Fortunately, once he listened to an audio-cassette of a Sunnah-
Inspiring speech namely ‘Allah ������� ����� ki Khufyah Tadbeer’
released by Maktaba-tul-Madinah, which shook him from
head to toe. Thereafter, he was blessed with the privilege of
performing I’tikaf in Ramadan and travelling with a three day
Madani Qafilah in the company of the devotees of the Prophet.
Due to the blessing of I’tikaf and Madani Qafilah, ��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! He
joined the Madani environment of Dawat-e-Islami. He now
offers all five Salah. He states: ‘Millions of thanks to Allah ������� ����� who has enabled a sinner like me, who did not use to offer
even Jumu’ah and Eid Salah, to call and persuade others to
offer Salah.’
��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! (At the time of giving this account) He is making his
contribution to the Madani work of Dawat-e-Islami, the
Madani movement of the devotees of the Prophet, as the head
of the Zayli Mushawarat of a Masjid.
Bhai gar chahtay ho Namazayn paroon,
Madani Mahool may kar lo tum I’tikaf
Naykiyon may tamann hay aagay barhoon
Madani Mahool may kar lo tum I’tikaf
(Wasaail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 640)
بيب ال
وا *
2 مم�د صل
* صل� ا+�
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Yā Allah ������� �����! Enable us to celebrate Eid according to Sunnah, and grant us the Madanī Eid of Hajj and beholding Madinah as
well as the Beloved Prophet ���� �0�� �� �2 � �� �� �� ��, �3� ��4 �5 again and again!
� �م� �ج� � � � � لن � �� �ہ � م� � لا� � � � علي� و�ص� � موسل ل�
Teri jab ke deed hogi jabhi meri Eid hogi
Mere khawab mein tu aana Madani Madine wale
My Eid will only be when I behold you
Come in my dream, O Master of Madina
(Wasail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 424)
Drops of mercy sprinkled over a sinner like me too
A 22-year-old Islamic brother of Korangi, Bab-ul-Madinah,
Karachi, gave the following account: Unfortunately, I had
indulged in many evils such as missing Salah, watching films
and dramas, immoral fashions and company of wicked friends.
I was a spoilt youngster whose precious life was being spent in
sins.
The crescent of Ramadan (1426 A.H.) appeared and the rain of
the mercy of Allah ������� ����� began to shower. Some drops of mercy
sprinkled over me as well and I performed collective I’tikaf
during the last ten days of Ramadan in the Karimiyyah
Qadiriyyah Masjid of Korangi, Bab-ul-Madinah, Karachi.
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The prolonged dark night of my life’s autumn began to turn
into the bright morning of spring. ��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! Participation in the collective I’tikaf changed my life-style altogether. I not only
repented of all my sins, began to offer Salah, grew beard, and
began to wear the turban, but I also travelled with the devotees
of the Prophet in a 30-day Sunnah-Inspiring Madani Qafilah
of Dawat-e-Islami, the Madani movement of the devotees of the
Prophet.
��� � ��� �8� . �9� �� �! At present, I am carrying out the Madani work of
Dawat-e-Islami as a Zayli Qafilah responsible of a Masjid.
Marz-e-‘isyan say chuthkara gar chahiye,
Madani Mahool may kar lo tum I’tikaf
Bandagi ki bhi lazzat agar chahiye,
Madani Mahool may kar lo tum I’tikaf
(Wasail-e-Bakhshish, pp. 639)
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